2017 Kia K900 Sedan

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Down payment will vary with APR and credit. For example, 1.9% APR with $2,500 down payment provides for 60 monthly payments of $17.48 per $1000 financed for qualified buyers. 1.9% for a term of 24 months corresponds to a monthly cost of $42.5 per $1000 financed.
1.9% for a term of 36 months corresponds to a monthly cost of $28.6 per $1000 financed.
1.9% for a term of 39 months corresponds to a monthly cost of $26.46 per $1000 financed.
1.9% for a term of 42 months corresponds to a monthly cost of $24.63 per $1000 financed.
1.9% for a term of 48 months corresponds to a monthly cost of $21.65 per $1000 financed.
2.9% for a term of 66 months corresponds to a monthly cost of $16.41 per $1000 financed.
3.9% for a term of 72 months corresponds to a monthly cost of $15.6 per $1000 financed. The rates described are for estimation purposes only; you may not be able to finance at this rate.

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Military Offer : $400 cash back on select Kia models

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*Termination fee for all states except CO, IN, IA, KS, ME, OK, SC, WI, WV & WY. WI termination fee: The amount of the base monthly lease payment or $400, whichever is less. CO, IA, KS, ME, OK, WV & WY termination fee: The amount of two times the base monthly lease payment or $400, whichever is less. IN & SC termination fee: The amount of three times the base monthly lease payment or $400, whichever is less. Not all incentive programs are compatible. Additional terms and conditions apply. All matters of program eligibility and qualification will be resolved by Kia Motors America, Inc. ("KMA") in its sole discretion, and KMA reserves the right to change product and program specifications at any time without incurring any obligations. Cannot exceed 12000 miles per year.

Reviews

Driving Impression

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A comparatively heavy car, Kia’s biggest sedan is quiet and comfortable on most pavement surfaces. Easy and enjoyable enough to drive, it’s not as emphatically solid as a Mercedes-Benz sedan. While lacking the sporty behavior of a four-door Audi, the K900 promises well-composed, near-plush ride quality, yielding a moderately upscale, nicely refined overall feel. Through curves and corners, the body tends to remain quite flat, for a sedan of its type and size.

Both engines are strong, though V8 drivers might notice some evidence of lagging while accelerating hard. Exhaust noise increases when the engine is pushed, generating an unappealing rumble rather than an energetically melodic accompaniment, like some European luxury models.

Steering feels precise, if short on road feel â€“ hardly an uncommon demerit these days. As expected, the sedan’s deftly-damped suspension aims for easygoing comfort more than taut roadholding. Even on lumpy, fluctuating rural roads, the sedan’s stability-control system helps maintain satisfying balance.

Helped by its 8-speed transmission, the K900 ranks around average in fuel economy for full-size sedans. The V6 version is EPA-rated at 17/25 mpg City/Highway, or 20 mpg Combined. With the 5.0-liter V8, the K900 is far less frugal, EPA-rated at 15/23 mpg City/Highway, or 18 mpg Combined.

Walk Around

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Crisp European-style bodywork is the rule for Kia’s smaller models, but the larger K900 comes across as a bit more ordinary. Though pleasant enough, the sedan looks more anonymous than its mates. Though it fits in with Kia’s midsize Optima and newly redesigned Cadenza sedans, the K900 lacks verve and imaginative detailing, when compared with some contemporary rivals.

Not every buyer yearns for a stimulating, stand-apart design, of course. Many will be more impressed by the promise of considerable comfort, punctuated by several classy cabin details. Undeniably long overall, with short front/rear overhangs, the K900 displays proportions in keeping with traditional rear-drive luxury sedans, led by an expansive hood and steeply-angled windshield.

Interior Overview

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Like its body, the K900’s interior doesn’t quite stand apart from the premium luxury pack. Yet, it feels stylish, if rather reserved. Soft-touch materials help impart a comparatively upscale tone, helped by wood trim in Luxury models but impeded by an excess of piano-black plastic, which is prone to scratching.

On the whole, K900 cabin design and materials don’t quite match those of competitive, full-fledged luxury sedans. As a result, the K900 might be deemed a premium sedan rather than an all-out luxury model.

Entering and exiting from the cheerfully bright, airy cabin is a breeze. Roominess is a valuable virtue. As many as five adults can expect abundant space in the quiet cabin, sufficient to stretch out readily. Seats are comfortably cushioned and trimmed with leather. A full-length sunroof is installed on all versions. A VIP package, optional for Luxury trim, includes a power recliner for back-seat passengers.

Controls are straightforward and easy to use. Kia provides an excellent infotainment system, even in Premium trim. Quietness is ensured by various noise-reduction measures, including underbody trays that help reduce air rush.

Summary

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While lacking any specific unique or distinctive features, the K900 delivers one singular virtue: strong value. Undeniably, the Genesis G80 from Hyundai, Kia’s parent company, promises even greater value. Still, the K900 yields quietly comfortable, predictable performance, without complexity. Shoppers in the next-luxury league, who aren’t impressed by prestige-brand nameplates, might be easily tempted by the top Kia.

Driving impressions by Andrew Ganz, The Car Connection. James M. Flammang contributed to this report.